Holiday Schedule for May 2025: Includes May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day.

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Holiday Schedule for May 2025:

Includes May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day.

Update News Today,May 1,2025,1:00 am

May the 4th be with you this month, especially as we get to celebrate so many unique days and a long weekend.

Cue the NSYNC—“It’s gonna be May!” The month is here, and it's bringing with it some classic celebrations, quirky holidays, and the first long weekend in two months.

While May might not be as packed as March or April, it still offers plenty to look forward to—including May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. Plus, don’t forget to celebrate Star Wars Day with a good “May the 4th be with you.”

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening this May:

Federal Holidays in May

  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
    The only federal holiday in May, Memorial Day honors U.S. military personnel who have died in service. It also marks the unofficial start of summer and brings a three-day weekend for many.

Federal offices, the USPS, most schools, and major banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank will be closed on this day.

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Religious and Cultural Observances

According to Interfaith America, May includes several significant religious dates:

  • Beltane – Thursday, May 1

  • Last Day of Ridván – Friday, May 2

  • Buddha’s Birthday – Monday, May 5

  • Vesak – Monday, May 12

  • Declaration of the Báb – May 22–23

  • Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh – May 27–28

  • Feast of the Ascension – Saturday, May 29

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Major U.S. Holidays in May

  • May Day – Thursday, May 1

  • Cinco de Mayo – Monday, May 5

  • Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11

  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 26

Fun and Unique National Days

May is also full of playful and heartfelt observances:

  • National Paranormal Day – Saturday, May 3

  • Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) – Sunday, May 4

  • National Hoagie Day – Monday, May 5

  • National Nurses Day – Tuesday, May 6

  • National Teacher Appreciation Day – Tuesday, May 6

  • National Have a Coke Day – Thursday, May 8

  • National Lost Sock Memorial Day – Friday, May 9

  • National Eat What You Want Day – Sunday, May 11

  • National Dance Like a Chicken Day – Wednesday, May 14

  • National Hamburger Day – Wednesday, May 28

Whether you're celebrating your mom, honoring service members, or just enjoying a hoagie on May 5, there's something for everyone this May.

Stay tuned, stay festive, and—yes—enjoy that long weekend!


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